Join us in Bryce Canyon City, for the 2015 Utah Tourism Conference. This annual gathering of Utah’s tourism industry is sponsored by the Utah Tourism Industry Association and the Utah Office of Tourism.

The conference features general and breakout sessions on the latest in tourism issues and technology and area discovery activities. Come network with old friends and meet some new ones! Check back for more information.

If you are interested in exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, please contact the Utah Tourism Industry Association, info@utahtourism.org

UTAH OFFICE OF TOURISM
The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media. We are an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Our mission is “to brand and promote Utah’s great experiences and destinations for visitors and citizens in an inspiring way to support and enhance economic vitality and quality of life in our state.” We operate several programs to assist Utah’s tourism industry including marketing and advertising, research and planning, publications, information services, media relations and cooperative programs.

UTAH TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
The Utah Tourism Industry Association (UTIA) is the trade association for the tourism industry in the state of Utah. The overall mission of UTIA is to serve as the coordinating body for the combined interests of associations, chambers, organizations, businesses, and individuals engaged in serving and developing tourism in Utah. UTIA is an organization that focuses on issues of concern to all organizations involved in tourism rather than just the narrower interests of individual tourism entities. UTIA website

2015 UTAH TOURISM HALL of FAME

Do you know someone who has made a substantial contribution to Utah’s tourism industry? Someone, or a group, involved in long-standing promotion of their area, improving recognition of vacationing in Utah, or worked with residents and businesses regarding development benefits? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

The 2015 Utah Tourism Conference Committee is accepting nominations for the 2015 Utah Tourism Hall of Fame. Submission deadline is 5:00 pm on July 31, 2015. Inductees will be announced during the conference on October 8, 2015 at Ruby’s Inn in Bryce Canyon City, Utah.

BEST IDEAS CONTEST

The Utah Tourism Industry Association and Utah Office of Tourism are now accepting entries for the 2014 Utah Tourism BEST IDEAS in Advertising and Marketing Contest. The BEST IDEAS Contest celebrates the industry’s most creative, effective and BEST IDEAS in advertising and marketing promotion. The contest is designed to share and learn from our partners and colleagues most successful and innovative stories. What better way to do this than highlight the BEST IDEA your organization has implemented over the last year. Entries can include, but are not limited to, events, PR stunts, advertising campaigns, online promotions, any imaginative approach your organization has taken in promoting your destination, attraction, or business.

Please note, entries will be judged on creativity and effectiveness, not budget or size. Any innovative idea you would like to share with your peers is welcome. The contest is open to Arts/Cultural Organizations/Businesses, Destination Marketing Organizations (CVBs, County Travel Councils, Travel Regions, etc.), Hotels/Motels/Bed & Breakfast Inns, Ranches/Lodges, Restaurants, Shopping/Specialty Stores, Ski Areas/Mountain Resorts, Sports/Recreation/Guides & Outfitters, and Transportation Services.

UTIA is pleased to announce the 9th Annual 2015 Tourism Day on the Hill (TDH). This event draws Utah tourism industry representatives from the private & public sector, local elected officials and anyone involved in Utah’s tourism industry to gather in Salt Lake City on Capitol Hill to demonstrate that Utah’s tourism industry is united! This year all TDH events including the UTIA membership meeting will be held on the Utah Capitol Complex in Salt Lake City. See Capitol Hill map

A new and fresh approach for Utah’s tourism industry is highlighted by the name change of Utah Tourism Industry Coalition (UTIC) to the Utah Tourism Industry Association (UTIA).

Approved by the membership at last week’s meeting in Provo, the name change reflects a growing commitment to fulfilling the mission of speaking with one coordinated, cohesive voice as Utah’s tourism trade association.

The Tourism Works Political Action Committee (PAC) has been developed by UTIC to provide support to pro-tourism legislators and candidates. 2014 is an election year with ½ of the Utah Senate and all of the Utah House up for election. To make a donation, click here to use UTIC’s paypal account. To donate in-kind or services such as room nights, meals, activities, contact info@utahtourism.org.